01533nam a22001097a 4500008004100000245007400041260005400115300003400169520097900203650018701182773005401369241111b           ||||| |||| 00| 0 eng d  aIs the rule of law backsliding in India? Our challenges for the 2020s  aCommon Cause: Policy-Oriented Journal Since 1982   a40(2), Apr-Jun, 2020: p.15-19  aThis article examines whether the rule of law in India is experiencing backsliding, situating the debate within the broader challenges of democratic governance in the 2020s. The rule of law—anchored in constitutionalism, judicial independence, and accountability—faces pressures from political centralization, weakening institutions, and contested interpretations of rights. The study highlights concerns over executive dominance, erosion of checks and balances, and the politicization of regulatory and judicial bodies. It also explores how civil society, media, and grassroots movements respond to these challenges, underscoring the resilience and vulnerabilities of India’s democratic framework. By analyzing contemporary developments, the paper situates India’s trajectory within global debates on democratic backsliding, emphasizing the need for institutional reforms, renewed commitment to constitutional values, and vigilance against authoritarian tendencies.  aPolitical Science, Rule of Law, India, Backsliding, Democratic Governance, Judicial Independence, Constitutionalism, Human Rights, Accountability, Challenges of the 2020s, Governance  aCommon Cause: Policy-Oriented Journal Since 1982